What are Sandbags Used For?
Sandbags are sacks, typically made from burlap or cotton duck, which are filled with sand or heavy earth. Particularly durable sandbags for long term applications are made from polypropylene or other plastics. Although sandbags are most closely associated with flood control, they actually have a number of applications, from environmental remediation to home building. Because they are cheap, easy to handle, and sturdy, sandbags can be used in a wide variety of situations, and by people from varying economic classics. The easily stackable nature of sandbags makes them ideal for flood prevention, and in areas which are prone to flooding, many people have sandbags on hand. They can be stacked like bricks, and the earth or sand which fills when will settle, creating a solid, strong wall. Sandbags intended for use in flood control are usually made from plastic bags, or they may be painted with waterproof solutions to make them more permanent. Additionally, sandbags can be used for erosion co
